In a surprising turn of events, Malaysia’s transport ministry has decided to resume its search for the missing MH370 flight, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished without leaving a viable explanation. Authorities from the Southeast Asian country confirmed in an official statement that the hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft will commence later this month, drawing hopeful reactions from the family members of the victims.

Malaysia back in the hunt for missing flight MH370

On December 3, the Malaysian transport ministry revealed that it has joined forces with renowned marine robotics company Ocean Infinity in a bid to search for the MH370 flight. The operation is on track to commence on December 30, 2025, and will last for an estimated 55 days.

According to The Guardian, the two parties have agreed to a “no-find, no-fee” contract, where Ocean Infinity will receive a payout of $70 million, only if it can discover any wreckage. While the company has yet to reveal the exact stretch of area it intends to cover, it will be searching across a previously uncharted 5,800 square mile site in the ocean.

In their official statement, the Malaysian authorities shared, “The latest development underscores the government of Malaysia’s commitment in providing closure to the families affected by this tragedy.”

Reacting to Malaysia’s renewed efforts to search for the missing MH370 flight, Danica Weeks, the wife of an onboard Australian passenger named Paul, noted that she was “incredibly grateful and relieved that the Malaysian government has committed to continuing the search.”

“We’ve never stopped wishing for answers, and knowing the search will go on brings a sense of comfort. I truly hope this next phase gives us the clarity and peace we’ve been so desperately longing for, for us and our loved ones, since March 8th, 2014,” Weeks added.

Notably, the MH370 flight went missing in March 2014 after departing Kuala Lumpur at 12:41 AM, en route to Beijing. The aircraft was last seen by a military radar at 2:14 AM, heading west over the Strait of Malacca, before it disappeared without any trace.

The flight was carrying 12 crew members and 227 passengers of varying nationalities. While every search mission since has uncovered some debris from the aircraft, authorities have yet to find a body or any large piece of the wreckage.

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